About Butte, Montana

   Butte is mining - past and present. Of course, there are other industries, too. For example, Butte is considered one of the country's busiest inland ports. Many of the goods originating in Asia and destined for the mid-west are shipped through Butte. But the story in Butte is, still, mining.

Arts Chateau - A replica of a French chateau built by copper baron and Senator w. A. Clark as a wedding present for his son, his 'gift' is now an art museum. Open 10a-5p, Tuesday through Saturday (noon-5p Sundays) during the summer months.
   From I-15/90 take exit 126 and drive north on Montana Avenue. Broadway is the next street following Park Street. Turn left and it is a little more than a block west on Broadway on your right at 321 W. Broadway. For more information, phone 1-406-723-7600 or visit their website at ArtsChateau.

Copper King Mansion - While we're on the subject of Senator Clark, he also had a mansion - a 32 room monster (at least for out West at the time). Now a national historic landmark, you can visit it 9a-4p daily during the summer months.
   From his son's Chateau, turn around and go back to Montana Street. Turn left, go 1 block and it is around the corner to your left at 219 West Granite Street.
   They invite you to visit their web site at: CopperKingMansion.

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